OC/Berlin Optimist Oratorical Contest Winners

Fifty-five contestants took part in this year’s OC-Berlin Optimist Oratorical Contest, representing the eighth grade at Stephen Decatur Middle School, the seventh grade at Snow Hill Middle, the ninthth grade at Stephen Decatur High School and the elementary and middle schools at Worcester Prep. The female winners were Claire Dorey, first place and a cash prize of $125; Elise Harmon, second place and a $75 prize; and Hannah Esham, third place and a $50 prize. On the male side, the winners were Rozaak Eniola, first place and a $125 prize; Gian-Lorenzo DeJesus, second place and a $75 prize; and Daniel Rosa, third place and a $50 prize

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BERLIN – A historic South Main Street home suffered significant damage during a fire Tuesday afternoon. Five fire companies responded to 414 S. Main St. shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday as smoke poured from the two story structure. Though the fire was quickly brought under control, the home — known locally as the Harvey P…. Read more »

OCEAN CITY — One month after a plan of action called for eliminating most troublesome motorized special events in Ocean City, a task force, appointed by Mayor Rick Meehan, is set to meet for the first time on Thursday. It was standing room only in mid-November when the Mayor and Council received a presentation to… Read more »

WEST OCEAN CITY – The health of Maryland’s coastal bays remained consistent last year, according to a report card released by the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) and its partners this week. In 2016, the coastal bay system received a C-plus in an annual report card that was unveiled at the Ocean City Marlin Club… Read more »

Berlin’s 47th Annual Christmas parade attracted a crowd of several thousand who lined the parade route along Main Street to near capacity Thursday night. A total of 83 groups participated in the parade which was sponsored by the Town of Berlin and Berlin Main Street, in cooperation with the merchants of Berlin. The parade is… Read more »